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Victor

Mental Health Clinician

Victor, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Mental Health Clinician Job Summary The Clinician is responsible for establishing and implementing quality clinical treatment and case management for children and adolescents with special mental health needs. Clinical services include individual, group, and family therapy as well as rehabilitative services and case management in the setting most beneficial for the client. The Clinician also completes all documentation and written reports required by the Agency.

Essential Functions

Provides comprehensive mental health assessments on assigned clients to determine the need for mental health services. Develops treatment plans and goals based on assessed areas of needs and strengths identified in the assessment. Monitors and evaluates client’s progress on identified goals in the treatment plan.

Completes all required documentation in a timely manner for each assigned client and maintains a comprehensive set of treatment records as stipulated in the County Mental Health Plan (MHP) or other agency program oversight.

Acts as the liaison between the program and family/community agencies including parents/caregivers, case managers, county social workers, teachers/education providers, and probation officers. Works with family or care providers in implementing treatment plans and maintains contacts with all important individuals in the client’s life.

Provides individual, family, and group counseling based on the needs of the clients served.

Meets agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.

Completes other assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.

Minimum Required Education And Experience

Completion of a clinical program with a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a field of behavioral science from an accredited educational institution.

Holds a current license registration issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC).

Position/Program Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver’s license, personal automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency’s Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.

Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency’s Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations; must be willing to complete a tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.

Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.

Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification (only when required by local county or program).

Must be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.

Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace and respect human differences based on protected classes as defined by state, federal and local laws.

Physical Requirements

Have an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in a residential, office or outdoor environment including standing and walking, alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching, balancing and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Physically able to walk up and down stairs routinely.

Physically able to perform Pro‑ACT Restraint Techniques (Residential Programs Only), CPR and First Aid as trained.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling to recreational activities, home visits, DCFS and court locations which may be up to 100 miles driving distance.

Requires the ability to utilize computer and telephone systems, which includes coordination of eye and hand and fine manipulation for typing, writing and working with files.

Compensation

Salary Range (AMFT, ACSW, APCC): $87,082 - $112,513

Salary Range (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC): $93,762 - $121,894

Bilingual Pay (Spanish): $4,000

Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000

Benefits

Low‑cost Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance plan for employee and family

8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay

Retirement Savings Plan (403B)

100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Verizon Wireless Discount

Referral Bonus Program

Why Victor

Learning Organization: Victor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!

Leadership Development: Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry‑level positions!

Reimbursements: Victor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, internet/cell phone usage and more!

Loan Forgiveness: Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Mental Health Care

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